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It is a remarkable thing to watch your friends and neighbours cheer and yell encouragement to people trying to dump other friends and neighbours in a tank of cold water. It is, also, really great fun. Last weekend, the North Grenville Community Fund held an unusual fund raiser at the eQuinelle Golf Club. Executive directors, business owners, board members of voluntary organisations, and our own Mayor David Gordon, all challenged one another to see who could raise the most money: the losers went into the dunk tank! The

winner had the pleasure of throwing the first ball to trigger the drop into the water. On a lovely summer’s evening, they all gathered at the Golf Club to see who would be the ones to get soaking wet in a good cause. A long list of local businesses sponsored the event with the usual generosity shown by our community’s economic powerhouses. In addition to the Dunk Tank Challenge, there was a Movie Night once the sun went down. D’von Wallace, of Eleuthville Media, showed a promotional video about the NG Community Fund, and this was followed by a double bill: a movie for the kids, calle Moana. There

was the Southgate Church bouncy obstacle course, face painting, popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Money from popcorn sales was sponsored by Abbott Road Suites, popped by Penny Beavis of Coldwell Banker and with proceeds going to the Kemptville Youth Centre. But the main focus of those attending was the Dunk Tank: and the howls of laughter and cheers of appreciation rang over the driving range and beyond. A short video of the dunking can be viewed on our website at www.ngtimes.ca. The two MC’s for the evening, Daren Givoque of O'Farrell Financial Services, and Tina Murray of

Dominion Lending Centres, each experienced the thrill of being dunked by friends and family (Daren more than once!). Susan Smith, of Kemptville & District Home Support, had challenged Jim Beveridge of the B&H and had raised the most money. But she chose to take Jim’s place, as she explains in her article in this issue. Jim gallantly decided to reciprocate her gesture by deliberately missing when he threw the ball at the target. To his surprise, he hit it first time, and down went continued on page 17

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volunteers and staff. Thank you for making a difference! On May 5, Beth Donovan Hospice hosted an open house to officially open our ‘Forever Home’ at 1107 French Settlement Road. During the open house, the Day Hospice space was named in honour of Brian & Frankie Baird and Gerald & Louise Tallman. Thank you Brian, Frankie, Gerald and Louise for your endless

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Although the weather hasn’t really been co-operating this spring, it’s still the start of gardening season! Gardening can be a very satisfying and healthy activity, and most homeowners have some sort of garden growing. If you’ve ever spent a few hours in the garden, you know that it can also be a strenuous activity and often causes muscle soreness and joint pains! Gardening typically causes two types of injuries: Acute or traumatic injuries such as back injuries, muscle strains, joint sprains or a shovel laceration! Repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis, bursitis and aching joints and muscles. A few simple tips can help keep you in the garden and out of the physio clinic this spring! Safe lifting techniques. Your hip and leg muscles

rather than twisting your back. Twisting while lifting is one of the biggest causes of back injuries. Take frequent breaks. It’s easy to get carried away and want to plant everything you brought home from the garden store in one go, but learn to pace yourself. You may not feel any pain during planting, but several hours without a break may mean you can’t get out of bed the next day. Set a timer for 30 minutes, get up, get moving, get a drink of water and go do something else for a few minutes. Bend over backwards! One of the most common gardening complaints is low back pain. Your back gets tired and painful when you are bending and twisting all day. Every time you get up to move, take a few seconds and bend backwards. Just place your hands in the small of your back and tilt

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your chest towards the sky. This extension motion of your spine will help reduce disc pressure and keep you limber enough to work the next day. And of course, the number one way to avoid any gardening injuries…hire someone younger to do it for you!! If you do run into pain and stiffness this gardening season, don’t let injuries take root. The earlier you get something looked at, the quicker you’ll be back in the dirt! Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre is staffed with therapists who know all about gardening problems, so come on in and let us give you a hand! For all your gardening aches and pains, contact Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre. 613-258-7661 / www.kemptvillephysio. com.

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Pat Vander Eyken remembered in darts day of fun

The winning team from Barrhaven Legion Branch 641, Nina Guy, Angel Guy, Sheryl Smith and Pauline Kruegar by Pam Owen We said our goodbyes to the feisty Pat Vander Eyken (Momma to many of us) only last year, yet she is missed by so many that knew her. In 1987 Pat lost her husband, Gerry, to a stroke and in 2000 Pat began having heart issues of her own. When she recovered, the Heart & Stroke Foundation was her choice of charities. To honour Pat’s memory, Julie O’Brien and friends hit upon the idea of holding an annual

get together. She was a Bingo addict and a fun-loving dart player – so what better way to keep her with us than to play darts and tell stories. Last year was the start for many of us to play in her Memorial Dart Tournament. This year, the fun continued! This past Saturday, June 3, many of the ladies that called her friend joined together again in loving camaraderie to swap stories and shoot darts. Nearly 60 women showed up to play darts, a few less

than last year, but still managed to surpass last year’s donation with a whopping $1,300 to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kemptville Legion Branch 212 stepped up again to offer use of the hall at no cost, and Julie pulled her team together: from collecting prizes from so many wonderful sponsors in our area, to setup/takedown/prize tables/ ticket sales and dart draws! Please know, sponsors, that all of you were posted for everyone to see in various locations around the Legion Hall. Teams were registered, games were drawn up in a format where we would play every team once. A full day to be sure, but well enjoyed. The bar was open and lunch available for a decent cost, tickets were on sale for prizes (they sold quickly) and the sound of women having fun was the predominant sound. The day began with Julie’s welcome to all. Ashley, from Heart & Stroke, spoke of the importance of awareness, of signs of strokes and how to respond immediately when something didn’t feel right. Don’t put it off…seek medical help immediately!

The life you save might just be your own! Ashley told us a touching story from her heart, and it spoke to us all. The floor was then handed over to three of Pat’s daughters: Cathy, Nancy and Joanne welcomed everyone for being present and keeping Pat’s memory alive, then stayed on to participate in the darts. When the last dart had been played and the dust settled, no more “diddles for the middle”, the finest darts had been tossed and “double outs” were done, the team from Barrhaven Legion Branch 641 emerged as victors. Nina and Angel Guy, Sheryl Smith and Pauline Kruegar will have their names engraved on the plaque. Carrie White from Kemptville Legion Branch 212 was the holder of the trophy for Double 1’s. The Silent Auction items were handed out to the highest bidders and the many spectacular prizes were chosen by the various ticket holders. Overall, an amazing day of fun, the ladies already talking of coming back next year!

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by Hilary Thomson The Upper Canada District School Board held their Board Celebration evening at North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) last Monday night. The celebration honoured volunteers and Board staff who have gone above June 14, 2017

and beyond for the students. “We want to shine a bright light on the good that people do,” said Director of Education Stephen Sliwa. “It is not lost on us that there are people to be recognized from all four corners of our school board.” “We are proud to honour those people who make our schools centres of qual-

photo by Hilary Thomson pieces from West Africa. They have just returned from a trip to the Trills and Thrills Festival in Toronto, where they earned a 95% mark from adjudicators, and received a superior rating. big baNG has also performed at several schools in the area this year as well as an Ottawa Senators game.

ity learning through volunteerism, acts of caring, and quality service to our students and our system,” added Chair Jeff McMillan. The guests at the celebration were entertained by talented student drumming group from NGDHS, big baNG. The group, made up of students from grade 8-12, performed dance and drum 3

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by Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville & District Home Support Finally, the weather has turned and we have been treated by such glorious warm breezes and sunny days. I have been starting my mornings relaxing on our front veranda, listening to nature wake up. There is nothing like fresh air to start the day before heading off to work. It is equally enjoyable working outside in the gardens after work. I look around and think …This is the Life!! In keeping with this thought, this year’s theme for Seniors’ Month is, “Living your best life”. This past Friday was the North Grenville Community Fund’s ‘Dunk Tank Challenge’. This was such a great time, as Jim Beveridge took up the challenge against me. There was lots of fun, back and forth, trying to see who would raise the most money and be saved from the dunk. At the same time, our window sticker campaign kicked off and Jim and his team at B & H jumped right in, raising funds for our Seniors’ Services. Such community spirit is so heartwarming, that I decided to take the dunk, whether or not I raised the most money! The dunk was over quickly as Jim hit the target on the first throw, and down I went…into the cold water. Such a wonderful evening with my family supporting me, along with so many amazing people connected with KDHSI. Thanks for being such a June 14, 2017

fun challenger Jim! Along with ‘B&H Yo u r C o m m u n i t y Grocer’, ‘Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer‘ is also on board again this year, with the sale of window “stickers” during the Month of June as a fundraiser for Kemptville & District Home Support. This year, there are two new stores participating in our Window Sticker Campaign: Rona Kemptville Building Centre, and Canadian Tire. The cashiers at these four stores will be asking customers if they would like to donate $2 to Kemptville & District Home Support. Thanks to all for your incredible support. KDHSI’s third annual BBQ/picnic just took place at the beautiful Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. We have had ongoing support

with the BBQ provided by the Kemptville Lions Club, decadent butter tarts provided by Grenville Mutual Insurance Company, and great music by the Lions Club Singers and ‘The Voyageurs’. A great time was had by all. As summer is approaching, there are quite a few people that are heading off to visit family and friends, or to see new sights. For those that are staying in the area, I encourage you to stop by our office and check out the various activities that are continuing in the summer, or investigate ones that will be starting back in the fall. We would love to show you around. In reflecting over these and other activities I can truthfully say, ‘Yes, I am living my best life!’ Until next time, Susan

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A FABulous celebration at Andrewsville Bridge

by David Shanahan There was a very special Canada 150 event last weekend, as a new historical plaque was unveiled at the Andrewsville Bridge, along with a wooden bench which will allow visitors to relax and enjoy a wonderful vista up the Rideau River. It was an especially sweet moment for the Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge [FAB], who had worked long and hard to ensure that the bridge remained open intact for many years to come. Ever since 2007, the bridge had been threatened with closure and was in grave need of maintenance. This led residents on both sides of the river to band together and campaign to save the bridge. The bridge is one of last remains of the village of Andrewsville, once a thriving centre of milling and an important crossing point on the Rideau River and Canal. Named after

Rufus Andrews, who took possession of the land in 1847, by the 1870's the village contained a wool carding mill and cloth dressing operation, as well as a village store and a tavern/hotel. A blacksmith, an essential element in the village economy in those days, manufactured agricultural implements, horse shoes, and made repairs on metalwork for residents. These numbered around 200, and a daily stage connected Andrewsville to both Kemptville and Merrickville. But by around 1900, the population had dwindled and the village was entering its last decline. It was at this time that the current bridge was built, to replace an older wooden structure. The saw mill was converted to provide electricity, which powered Kemptville for about thirty years. The power plant was operated by Alonzo Bowen of Kemptville until he sold it to the Kemptville Milling Company, which continued

the agreement of the Council of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Lanark County agrees to provide a maximum of $60,000, to be matched by funding from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville over a twelve year period, commencing November 2016, to allow traffic, under 5 tonnes in weight, on the Andrewsville Bridge.” In July of last year, the United Counties Leeds & Grenville adopted these recommendations and “recommends matching the commitment of Lanark County Council of a maximum of $60,000 over a twelve year period”. It was further agreed to limit traffic over the bridge to vehicles under 5 tonnes, and to spend $20,000 to make necessary repairs to the bridge. FAB had won a great victory for the people of Montague and Merrickville-Wolford, and for all those who valued both the heritage and economic importance of the bridge. The plaque unveiled last Saturday will inform future visitors of the history of a lost village, and the people who once lived there. It is a source of pride to those still living in the homes north of the bridge, and the bench looks out over the weir and the remains of the dam structures, more reminders of days past in Andrewsville. The speakers at the unveiling represented all levels of government: Mayor David Nash of Merrickville-Wolford, Bill Dobson Reeve of Montague, Randy Hillier MPP and Gord Brown MP. All paid tribute to FAB and their achievement and noted the importance of people coming together to achieve things for their community. People Power at work. Congratulations to FAB and the people on both sides of the Rideau for preserving such a wonderful part of their combined history.

to generate power until 1929. Attempts had been made to have the operation taken over by the new Ontario Hydro, but without success, and the plant could not compete. But the bridge is much more than an important heritage artifact. Closure of the bridge would have added greatly to the pressures on the bridges at Merrickville and Burritt’s Rapids, and is an important crossing for emergency services, as well as local residents. Its value to heritage tourism on the World Heritage site that is the Rideau Canal makes a real economic contribution to the local economy. All of these arguments were used by FAB in their long fight to save the bridge from closure. Winning the support of the municipalities on both sides of the river, FAB petitioned councils and the United Counties. Finally, in April, 2016, Lanark County passed a Resolution "THAT, contingent upon

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Blockhouse Festival takes a look at Canada pre-Confederation by Hilary Thomson On June 17 and 18, the Merrickville and District Historical Society will be celebrating the opening of the Blockhouse, as well as Canada 150, with a look into the past. This year, they will be highlighting the history of Canada before Confederation, from pre-contact to the Fenian raids. “Consider it Canada 150 in the rearview mirror,” says Michael Wittaker of the Merrickville and District Historical Society. “There is much more history before confederation than there is after.” Michael says this year’s Blockhouse festival will be larger than what they have done in the past, with in excess of 80 participants. There will be a military encampment spanning from the period from the 1750s to the 1860s, highlighting the various conflicts in Canada’s history, with heritage interpreters and military re-enactors coming from Eastern Ontario, West Quebec and Northern New York. A large heritage trade fair will include black-

smiths, gunsmiths, fur traders, quilters, leather workers, and jewelers, as well as toys and games for kids. “We want to celebrate our nation’s history from all aspects,” Michael says. The official opening of the Blockhouse will be at 1 pm on Saturday afternoon. Merrickville teens, Peyton and Taylor Horning, will be speaking about the history of Merrickville from a youth perspective, and Senator Bob Runciman, who used to represent the riding in the provincial legislature, will be there as a special guest. The main event will be on Saturday evening, when the crowd will be entertained by Ottawa Valley fiddler Ken Ramsden and the Akhwatsire Dance Troupe from Akwesasne, who will be performing traditional Mohawk dance and storytelling. “This is something we’ve never done before,” Michael says. “We want to put on a good show for people and we hope they come from far and wide.” The Festival will start at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday in the Blockhouse Park.

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for over $6000 dollars in prize money as well as qualifying points for the Ontario Provincial Championships held in Toronto in September of each year. Gaelic Glen would like to thank all of our volunteers, staff and people who helped make for a successful show. We would also like to give a special thanks to our sponsors: Juniper Farms, Royal Lepage Real Estate, Kemptville Building Centre (RONA), D.R. Howell Electric, Lockwood Brothers Construction, McGahey Insurance, O’Farrell Financial, Outer Creations Landscaping & Design, Jane’s Catering, Josh Ralph of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Enhansoft Inc, Tackaberry G & Sons Construction Co Ltd, Gary Durie, B & T Macfarlane, Greenhawk, Rooney Feeds Ltd., Encore Equestrian Tack and Apparel, Rankin Rice Wealth Management, Equestrian Canada, Apple Saddlery, Dixie & Egan and Brandon Buchan.

Hailey Coyle and Captain Jack Sparrow (Photo credit Betty Cooper – Sugarbush Studio) by Suzanne Durie-Tighe On one of the few weekends without rain this spring, Gaelic Glen Stables hosted its 19th Annual Equine Canada sanctioned Silver/ Bronze Hunter and Jumper show on May 27 and 28. With close to 200 competi-

tors, the hundreds of spectators were able to enjoy some high level competition, as well as getting to watch some of our future stars in action. Perhaps the biggest hit of the weekend, and the one that brought out the most smiles, was our Lead Line competi-

tion featuring our youngest competitors aged 2 to 5. With the support of our local business community, Gaelic Glen continues to offer competitors a venue with some of the best sand based grass rings in Eastern Ontario a chance to compete

Echoes of Kemptville past

by Melanie Low One of my hobbies that was boxed up and put in storage when baby raising started was a curiosity for tracking inscriptions in antique books. This old book has been in my possession for probably over 10 years, well before we moved to Kemptville. And when a box of books came tumbling out of storage I just couldn't resist this one. The Popular Art Instructor from 1887 (130 years old)

inscribed with "Maggie C. Banks Kemptville 1887". Maggie turns out to be Margaret Chloe Banks, a daughter of Chester and Ellen Banks from Oxford-on-theRideau (lot 19, concession 2, and lot 21, concession 3). She was born in 1864 and died in 1955. Her father started the Banks Livery in Kemptville, located at the corner of Thomas and Asa streets (an apartment complex has been developed on the site). She would have carried and held this book when she was 23. There are even flowers and leaves pressed between the pages. I wonder if she attended the newly built Maplewood School (built in 1875). She had seven siblings, as far as I can see. And her brother Lancelot, the eldest, took over the livery from her father, but was murdered in 1901 (the culprits were found, but got away with the crime). Maggie went on to marry

a niece. William Hastings Guest married Mary Hargreaves Finlayson in or around 1928, but he divorced her in Ottawa in or around 1945 to marry Laura Marie McGee with whom he later had a child. It appears Laura was at the divorce, thus looks like he jumped ship and right into the arms of his new love. There must be quite a story there. Further research shows William passed away in Coburg, Ontario, shortly after the marriage to Laura, so his daughter had to have been born between 1940 and 1947. Thus the story ends, as current records are still sealed. And no obituaries are to be found. Wouldn't it be neat to find this niece, or even her children, and hand them this book, a book held by their great grandmother. A book with connections to the little town of Kemptville.

Samuel Hastings Guest in 1891, in Kemptville. They had two children, Lyla May Guest, born in 1892, and William Hastings Guest in 1900. It appears they stayed in Kemptville and Oxford on Rideau to raise their children. Lyla married William Meredith Hugill in Toronto in 1921. They may have attended the University of Toronto. They then moved to Winnipeg and attended the University of Manitoba. It appears that they did not have any children. Lyla passed away in 1985 in Winnipeg and was predeceased by her husband (died 1966). (All research shows that Lyla is buried with her parents in Merrickville). There is still a scholarship fund, the Lyla May Guest Hugill Memorial Scholarship for the U of Manitoba for the arts and English departments. So now the search goes to her brother William. In Lyla’s obituary it states that she had

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Damage in Riverside Park had natural cause

Last week, the fence surrounding the tennis courts in Riverside Park was heavily damaged on one side when a light standard fell on it. Given recent incidents of vandalism in the Kemptville area, it was feared that this was another example of idiots destroying even more of the community’s facilities. However, Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture for the Municipality of North Grenville has assured residents that “the pole broke off due to natural elements”. On June 2, the Times reported on our Facebook page that vandals had, once again, caused pointless damage in downtown Kemptville, when they dumped the flowers out of the flower boxes on the Prescott Street bridge into the creek. Don Munz and Pat Babin (and others) put in a lot of time to fill these beds with soil, fertilizer and flowers. However, with Tina Goode supplying the hands (and heart) and Pioneer Nursery supplying the materials, the flower boxes were quickly refilled, and the damage caused by the few was healed by the kindness of many. In another incident, the display signs along the Kinder Trail in the Ferguson Forest Centre were destroyed. These mindless, immature idiots who carry out these acts of vandalism are attacking our community and its expressions of inclusion and civic pride. Anyone who knows anything about these incidents should report what they know to the OPP.

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The end is not yet by David Shanahan Way back in 1989, an article appeared which caused a great deal of commotion worldwide. It was called “The End of History?”and was written by Francis Fukuyama, an American political scientist. He postulated (which is a fancy word for what theorists do) that the development of liberal democracy and the end of the Soviet Union meant that: “What we may be witnessing is not just the end of the Cold War, or the passing of a particular period of postwar history, but the end of history as such: that is, the end point of mankind's ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government.” Almost thirty years later, we can smile indulgently on this idea, having experienced the rise of Islamist extremism, globalisation, and the threatened overshadowing of democratic government by international corporate influences. History did not end in 1989, as it has a disturbing habit

of throwing up new, and unexpected, curve balls at the human race. Just when you think it’s safe to predict the future, a different future starts to emerge. We, that is, western society in general, like to believe that history is under control, in a manner of speaking. That we can decide what is to happen through our political, social, and particularly, our economic actions and decisions. Underlying these assumptions is the belief that the decisions we make, and the actions we take, are for the best, made by intelligent and knowledgeable experts. This, as Wilde said of second marriages, represents “the triumph of hope over experience.” We really ought to know better by now. Remember the Crash of 2008? A hot housing market, sub-prime mortgages, and all of that? Then the politicians in Europe and the United States let the banks and their investors off the hook, while taxpayers in some countries carried the cost. We are repeatedly hit by surprises in democracy. The success of

the Brexit campaign in the United Kingdom and the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. Presidency, both left people shaking their heads and wondering what had happened. Liberal democracy was starting to live up to Winston Churchill’s description: “The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter”, and “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Then, just as people started to wonder where democracy was taking us next, Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France, defeating the Front national’s Marine LePen. UK Prime Minister, Theresa May launched a completely unnecessary general election because she had a 20-point lead in the polls and looked forward to the destruction of the Labour Party and its muchmaligned leader, Jeremy Corbyn. To the amazement of just about everybody, she almost lost the election, lost her majority, gave Corbyn an incredible public relations victory, and

is now dependant on the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland. This is not how she saw her future. What has all this got to do with the price of eggs in Russia? Ah, yes, Russia. Another unexpected political delight is the on-going story of Russia’s interference with the American election last November. How much did they affect the outcome, if at all? How many associates of Trump will be caught up in the investigations? Is there anything that could possibly be said or done to make Trump question his own genius, integrity, or sanity in the way in which much of the world now does? The so-called Chinese curse, “may you live in interesting times”, seems rather to be a pious hope for those of us intrigued by current political fun and games. How, if at all, does this affect North Grenville? Well, next year, in November, 2018, we will be holding both a provincial and a municipal election. As it stands today, it is extremely hard to imagine that Steve Clark would not be re-elected as MPP. But,

key individuals are largely responsible for "shaping" the many players that have come through our school during my tenure: Mark Lewars, Kevin Schooley, Rob Cornel, Daryl Lapenski, Cameron Duff, Mike Sutherland and Allan Archer. This list is far from complete, but this word of thanks is long overdue. Thank you for doing such a great job. Wes Campeau, Teacher, Varsity Boys Soccer Coach St.Michael CHS

2 0 1 8 s c h o o l y e a r. I have been elected as the President of the Catholic P ri n ci p al C o u n ci l o f Ontario, a position that will take me to Toronto at the conclusion of this school year. I am honoured and humbled with this incredible leadership opportunity and will give all my efforts to serve, lead and advocate for my provincial Principal and Vice-Principal colleagues. I have many fond memories of my last five years serving the St. Michael’s school community as the Principal. St. Michael Catholic High School is a wonderful school rooted in our Catholic faith with high expectations for our students. I would like to

congratulate Mrs. Finnegan as the Acting Principal and Mrs. Leach as St. Michael’s newest Vice Principal. Both Mrs. Finnegan and Mrs. Leach are authentic Catholic leaders who will serve the St. Michael’s school community extremely well. I look forward to visiting St. Michael in the future to witness and celebrate the continued successes of the school community. Yours in Catholic Education, Richard James

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Soccer Talent While reflecting on another successful soccer season at St. Michael CHS, I was reminded of something I've been meaning to express for quite some time. For the past decade, I've been very fortunate to have an immense amount of talent here at our school. I attribute our success to this fact; year after year I see so many athletes with a solid set of fundamental soccer skills and soccer knowledge. I would like to take a moment to thank the many great soccer coaches who have worked with these kids and guided their development; particularly the coaches of the Kemptville District Soccer Club. A number of

Open letter to parents and guardians of St. Michael’s students Dear Parents and Guardians: I would like to share some changes to St. Michael administration for the upcoming 2017-

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of course, few imagined the Americans would throw logic, caution and sense to the wind last November. As for the municipality: it is recognised that incumbents are very hard to dislodge, if only because people often vote for the familiar name on the ballot. Often, the people vote in complete ignorance of the record, or lack thereof, of the candidates. [See Churchill’s quotes again]. Some Councillors may be getting away with minimal effort and achievements. The record of others may not be as well known as they should. And who knows what names will appear on the ballot next year. No, Francis Fukuyama got it wrong. 1989 was not the end of history. It was, perhaps, merely the start of another chapter in the story, one that introduced a whole new cast of characters to the show. As an historian, I really love the fact that history throws us these curve balls on a fairly regular basis. No-one, least of all politicians, should assume anything. Otherwise, history may well end for them.

New Phase 2 for Kemptville Pavilion

The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est [CECCE] has announced its plans for phase 2 of the school located at the old Kemptville College, which will allow them to increase their student capacity. The board reached a deal with the Agriculture Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO), an Ontarian government Crown corporation which owns the land at the College, to lease Gibson Hall, which is to be renovated and will open in 2018. The new classrooms will enable the pavilion to house different grades in separate buildings. Students in junior kindergarten to grade 6 will continue to use Fraser Hall, and Gibson Hall will be for students in grades 7 to 12. The younger students will also have access to specialized facilities in Gibson Hall. According to CECCE Chair Johanne Lacombe, “The CECCE is confident that these new classrooms will enable the school to better serve families in the region who want their children to have an excellent education that encourages all students, enriched and inspired by their Catholic and Francophone identity, to progress toward developing their full potential.” Ms. Lacombe added that, “The CECCE and the ARIO signed a 10-year lease with two 5-year extension options. For parents who entrust their children’s education to the CECCE, this signals stability.” The full report in French on the plans for the Kemptville Pavilion can be found in this issue of the Times. Mailing Address 10 Water Street Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0

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United Counties reported ready to clear sensitive wildlife habitat On November 10, 2016, Counties Council, in a private letter, authorized Tomlinson, the Ottawa company seeking to turn the ED-19 site into a province-wide mega dump, to clear natural habitat on the site. After being embarrassed when this became public, the Counties rescinded that permission on March 28, 2017.

On May 29, Kyle Johnston, spokesperson for Citizens Against the Dump [CAD], sent a letter to Counties Council asking for assurances on several items, including: “Your commitment to advise CAD, through me, in advance of any further granting to Tomlinson of permission to access the site for the

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Trails Promotion Coordinator 40 Week Contract

The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a 40 week contract position for a Trails Promotion Coordinator. A complete job description and information regarding salary is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Your resume and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday June 28th, 2017 to: Tammy Hurlbert, Recreation Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 123 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: thurlburt@northgrenville.on.ca The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.

purposes of natural habitat and wildlife clearing”. To date, CAD has received no response to that letter, or to a subsequent letter sent by CAD Counsel, Rick Lindgren, on similar matters. On June 9, CAD learned that Counties Council has quietly hired a trapper – as of Monday, June 5, - to again attempt to clear the site of valuable and sensitive natural habitat. The site is currently providing habitat for a variety of species, including a large and thriving heron rookery. The heron nests are part of a larger wetland complex that now occupies a large portion of the ED-19 site. The site now contains tens of thousands of litres of water which form the habitat for endangered species, including the Blanding's turtle which has been observed on the same wetland complex. Leeds and Grenville Council recently voted, at its meeting of May 25, 2017, to hire a consulting firm to "update" environmental conditions in the vicinity of the ED-19 site, in response to a request from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change [MOECC].

This appears to be an obvious attempt by the Counties to alter those conditions before the site is assessed. CAD and its counsel, the Canadian Environmental Law Association, intend to raise this issue immediately with relevant regulatory authorities, including the MOECC. CAD recently filed an application with Environment Minister, Glenn Murray, to reconsider the 20 year-old unused approval for the Spencerville dump under the Environmental Assessment Act. The sensitive environmental conditions at the site form part of the basis for the request to Minister Murray. Kyle Johnston, Spokesperson, Citizens Against the ED-19 Dump, responded to the move by the United Counties: “This is an outrageous attempt by Leeds and Grenville to both subvert the request of the MOECC for a report on current conditions at this site, and head off a successful application for reconsideration of the site approval by Minister Murray. It makes a mockery of both the MOECC request to the Counties and of Minister's Murray's review, and is in our view a complete abuse of the public trust. Whoever authorized this activity should be ashamed."

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE PROPERTY

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Notice is hereby given that, on July 17, 2017, the Council of: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 26 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, June 19 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

2017 FINAL TAX BILLS

Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30 and September 29, 2017.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term of Council (through to November, 2018). For more information, visit www. northgrenville.ca/careers.

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND

June 24 & 25 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca

Gazebo fundraising takes off

Intends to pass a by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to designate, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the following real property known as: THE FORMER NORTH GRENVILLE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL - KEMPTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNEX Legally described as: Plan 11, Block 12, Part Lots 10 and 11; Parts 2, 5 and 6 and Part of Parts 1 and 4 on 15R9948; Part of Part 1 on 15R10907; Part 3 on 15R11017 And Located at: 304 PRESCOTT STREET, GEOGRAPHIC TOWN OF KEMPTVILLE, NOW THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE As Having Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. The reasons for the proposed designation are as follows: The property, known as the FORMER NORTH GRENVILLE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL KEMPTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNEX, and known civically as 304 Prescott Street, Geographic Town of Kemptville, has cultural heritage value or interest for its physical/design values, its historical/associative values, and its contextual values. The property has design value or physical value because it is a representative example of a school structure and cenotaph within North Grenville.

The Oxford Mills Community Association's month long crowdfunding campaign to replace the gazebo in Maplewood Park hit the ground running on Wednesday, June 7 with over $2,000 raised in the first three days. The OMCA hopes to raise a total of $5,000 to cover the cost of the new gazebo by July 6. If community support continues at this pace, they may have the gazebo installed by Canada Day.

The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a person, activity, and institution that is significant to a community; and demonstrates or reflects the work of a builder who is significant to a community. The school has direct associations to people (Honourable L.J. Simpson, Holmes Construction Company of Kemptville), and contributes to the understanding of the community and history of education in the district. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of Kemptville, it is visually and historically linked to its surroundings, and it is a landmark. The school and cenotaph are considered landmark structures and contribute significantly to the local street character. They are both also important in defining, maintaining or supporting the area of the downtown core of the Geographic Town of Kemptville. Notice of objection to the designation may be served on the Clerk within 30 days after the date of publication of the notice of intention in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE THIS 14th DAY OF JUNE, 2017. Phil Mosher, Planner Municipality of North Grenville 613-258-9569 Ext 118 pmosher@northgrenville.on.ca

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photo by John Barclay The enthusiastic response from the community took place during a busy week of fundraising events in North Grenville. Backers of the project can easily support the project at home or work from their computers or mobile devices by going to: https:// igg.me/at/Gazebo-in-OxfordMills, or by mailing a cheque to "Oxford Mills Community Association", 100 Maplewood Avenue, Oxford Mills ON K0G 1S0.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.

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Music at the Mill Revs It Up A new Music at the Mill series at the historic Spencerville Mill promises to be the best to date. Words like country, rock, funk, soul, Motown, roots and bluegrass punctuate the billboard. This stellar musical event takes place in the Mill’s beautifully restored upper level which offers a unique space with great acoustics for audiences to get up-close with the music. The 2017 line-up starts on June 23 with the lively Buckledown quartet generating a new country and classic rock vibe that has audiences leaping out of their seats to dance. The popular PepTides nine-member band then sounds off in July with its larger-than-life pop sound that mixes funk, electronic and disco influences into great entertainment. Next up, the sensational Soul

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Puppets Up in Kemptville A special thanks to Friends of the North Grenville Public Library for all the time and effort put in to this weekend's amazing event for the children in the area and surroundings. Your dedication and committment to this community and its youth is appreciated! Thank you for making all this possible!

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Crowds of kids patiently waiting for dusk to arrive, and for the movie to start continued from front page Susan and her rubber chicken and duck, the first dunkees of the night. Mayor David Gordon really got into the spirit of the thing: on a number of occasions he couldn’t wait for the balls to hit the target, triggering the drop in more direct ways. Of course, as a result, he became the target when June 14, 2017

his turn came to sit above the dunk tank. There was quite a line-up of people eager to see him drop, including municipal CAO, Brian Carré. In the end, it was our own Maggie Boyer who dished out David’s own treatment and pushed the trigger without waiting for a hit. Great fun and amusement all round.

The NG Community Fund presented a cheque for more than $1,400 to Ryan’s Well, one for $1,918 to Kemptville & District Home Support and $1,400 to KYC. Over $10,000 was raised, $5000 being put into the Community Fund, giving the fund a legacy of $250.00 a year to give back to the community for generations to come. 17

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Samuel Tilley, New Brunswick's Father of Confederation by David Shanahan When the delegates returned home from the Quebec Conference in late 1864, they must have felt that they were on the brink of achieving a tremendous new chapter in the history of British North America. With the 72 Resolutions composed, and a new scheme for the union of all the British American provinces agreed upon in

its essentials, Confederation must have seemed mere months away. Why, then, did it take another two years to bring the Ship of State to safe harbour? The reception received by the delegates must have seemed like a shower of cold water, waking them to the fact that they had been living in a bubble for almost two months. In the cocoon of conference rooms and dinners, they had failed to realise

the depth of opposition to the very concept of Confederation which existed in their home provinces. Even in the Canadas, where the Great Coalition had first designed the project, parties on both sides of the Ottawa River were ready to find fault with the scheme. The Rouges party in Lower Canada [Quebec] raised the issue of French Canadian nationalism and warned that the new federal structure of Confederation would leave the francophone community in a minority within the new nation. The Grits in Upper Canada warned that the people in that section would end up paying for the promised Intercolonial Railway and other infrastructure commitments, without receiving any of the benefits which would accrue to the Maritimes. In future years, these two groups would join with others to form the new Liberal Party of Canada; but in 1864-65 they could not stop the Legislative Assembly from debating and approving the 72 Resolutions and the coming of Confederation.

It was far more serious in the Lower Provinces. Even during the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences, it was clear that Newfoundland was not seriously interested in joining the Confederation process. Isolated geographically, and economically looking to New England and Britain, a union of British America held little appeal for them. The same was even more true, perhaps, in Prince Edward Island. The original conference had only taken place in Charlottetown because the Islanders refused to go anywhere else, such was their lack of enthusiasm for the scheme. Seeing little of value for them in Confederation, they failed to even raise the Resolution in their Assembly. It died a quiet death on PEI, for the time being at least. Far more important was the response of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Charles Tupper returned to Halifax to find a major obstacle to Confederation in the person of Joseph Howe, his most powerful political rival. Howe had not been part of the

process during that summer and early autumn, and had tapped into a strong feeling of provincial patriotism in the province. Nova Scotians prided themselves on having an important link to the British Empire, a strategic outpost of naval power, and a tradition of independence, weak ties to Canada and economic and social bonds with New England. Tupper decided it would only court defeat to introduce the 72 Resolutions in the Assembly and chose to wait upon developments elsewhere. Elsewhere, in this case, meant New Brunswick, the one province absolutely essential for the Confederation scheme. Without that geographical connection between the Canadas and the Atlantic provinces, Confederation was impossible. It was through New Brunswick that the Intercolonial would run to tie the new country together, and it was in New Brunwswick that the winter port on the Atlantic would provide a lifeline to the nation to the west. New Brunswick was critical, and New Brunswick was far more

opposed to Confederation, it seemed, than Samuel Tilley expected as he called an election for early 1865. Confederation was the main issue, and this would be the first time that voters anywhere in British North America would have the chance to speak on the subject. They spoke loudly, defeating Tilley’s government by a wide margin of seats - Tilley himself was among the defeated - and placing an apparently insurmountable obstacle in the road to Confederation. After all the excitement and hope of 1864, and the almost unbelievable speed with which politicians from all over British America had collaborated on bringing the scheme to that point, by March of 1865 it seemed the entire edifice had collapsed in irretrievable ruin. The way in which Confederation rose from the ashes of this defeat would be beyond the imagination of the most gifted writers of fiction. The story of Confederation was about to see its most dramatic chapter.

Le pavillon Kemptville dévoile plusieurs beaux projets à l’occasion de son premier anniversaire Les familles de la communauté de Kemptville et des environs se sont rassemblées ce samedi dans la cour de l’École catholique SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys afin de célébrer le premier anniversaire du pavillon Kemptville. Parents et enfants ont pu profiter du soleil tout en se régalant autour d’un BBQ gratuit, et en se divertissant grâce à un rallye photos et des jeux gonflables. L’école a d’ailleurs profité de ce rassemblement communautaire pour annoncer des nouveautés à venir dès la rentrée scolaire 2017. Dévoilement de la nouvelle concentration C’est avec grande fierté que l’école a dévoilé les détails de la nouvelle concentration Santé humaine et terrestre avec un focus sur les changements climatiques qui sera offerte aux élèves de la 7e à la 12e année à la rentrée 2017. Le directeur de l’éducation du Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), Réjean Sirois, est emballé par le développement de ce nouveau programme puisque le contenu s’inscrit définitivement dans l’orientation

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des écoles du 21e siècle et reflète bien les intérêts de cette communauté. « Les impacts des changements climatiques sur l’environnement, la santé et le développement durable sont assurément des enjeux majeurs et préoccupants pour les générations à venir. L’intégration du programme Santé humaine et terrestre permettra en l'occurrence de sensibiliser les élèves à ces réalités et de leur offrir une formation académique axée sur le développement de la citoyenneté civique et écoresponsable afin de faire d’eux des citoyens engagés et éthiques. Par ailleurs, ce nouveau programme offert en collaboration avec divers partenaires communautaires permettra d’offrir aux élèves des activités d’exploration de carrières, des placements COOP ainsi que des formations et certifications. » Phase 2 à venir pour le pavillon Kemptville Le CECCE a également annoncé le développement d’une phase 2 afin d’augmenter la capacité d’accueil du pavillon Kemptville. Le Conseil s’est entendu avec le Agriculture Research Institute of Ontario

(ARIO) pour louer son bâtiment nommé le Gibson qui sera rénové en prévision d’une ouverture en 2018. L’ajout de salles de classe permettra donc au pavillon de poursuivre une occupation de bâtiments distincte pour les différents niveaux scolaires. Ainsi, le Fraser continuera d'accueillir les élèves de la maternelle à la 6e année et le Gibson accueillera les élèves de la 7e à la 12e année avec certains locaux spécialisés dont pourront également bénéficier les élèves de la maternelle à la 6e année. La présidente du CECCE, Johanne Lacombe, a d’ailleurs affirmé que « Le Conseil est confiant que cet ajout de classes permettra à l’école de mieux desservir les familles de la région qui cherchent à offrir une éducation d’excellence où chaque élève, enrichi et animé par son identité catholique et francophone, cheminera vers le développement de son plein potentiel. » La présidente a également ajouté que « La signature d’un bail à long terme de 10 ans avec possibilité de deux périodes de prolongation de 5 ans chacune entre le Conseil

des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est et le Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario se veut un signe de stabilité pour les parents qui confient l’éducation de leurs enfants au CECCE. » Programme pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire Le CECCE en a aussi profité pour annoncer aux familles qu’à partir de la rentrée scolaire 2017, le pavillon Kemptville lancera un programme pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire. Ce programme offert à temps plein par le Conseil des écoles

catholiques du Centre-Est s’adressera aux enfants de 2 ans et demi à 3 ans et sera situé dans le bâtiment Fraser. Le programme sera également offert à prix compétitifs pour les parents. Par ailleurs, pour sa première année d’opération, seulement 5 places seront disponibles, toutefois, le Conseil travaille sur d’autres projets afin d’agrandir l’offre de service préscolaire pour les familles de Kemptville. Chef de file reconnu pour la transformation de l’expérience

d’apprentissage, l’excellence et la bienveillance de ses écoles catholiques et sa synergie avec la communauté, le CECCE, avec plus de 22 600 élèves fréquentant 42 écoles élémentaires, 12 écoles secondaires et une école pour adultes, est le plus grand réseau canadien d’écoles de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats en province, et 96 % d’entre eux obtiennent leur diplôme.

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by Catherine Johnson I said it last month but I will say it again, I think we have had enough rain already! What a spring it has been. The weeds love the weather, especially since we cannot get out there to dig them out. That being said, as I write this article the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Hopefully the good

weather is here to stay. The Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes all men and women, from novice (or wannabe) gardeners to master gardeners. Some members have well established gardens and some come to get ideas on where to start. The society meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church (1964 County Road 43) at 7:30 pm. Each month we have a guest presentation following our short business meeting. At our May meeting I gave a slide presentation showing some beautiful gar-

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join us on June 24, 2017 for this amazing collection of gardens. All proceeds from this tour will go towards our bursary programs awarded annually to local area students. On Tuesday, July 25, we will also be going on our 2017 Bus Tour. This year, we will be making stops at four gardens on the 1000 Island Garden Trail. The trip will leave from Kemptville around 8 am and return in the afternoon around 5:30 pm. The cost of the trip is $45 for the day, plus the cost of an optional lunch. You are welcome bring your own lunch. The trip will be offered to KHS members and their guests first and will then be offered for sale to the public. If you would like to get on the waiting list for these extra tickets please feel free to contact me (Catherine Johnson) at 613-866-1961 or cej212@gmail.com. During the summer, mem-

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Did you know that Oxford Mills was granted permission to hold the first Summer Fair in the Counties back in 1854? The residents have been celebrating Canada Day in the hamlet, one way or the other, ever since 1867. They know how to do it right with time-tested activities: live local music, traditional kids games, a silent auction, a burger or crepe for lunch, a bit of neighbourly gossip and some free Canada Day cake! Celebrations of Canada’s 150th Birthday in Maplewood Park this year will also feature the creation of June 14, 2017

bers will meet informally at each other’s gardens on Wednesday nights. This is a great way to get ideas for your own gardens, and the garden owners are able to get free advice from the wealth of knowledge available from the gardeners attending the gardens. This month I am pleased to offer a Jean Sears Tidbit of Gardening Advice. Jean is a lifetime member of KHS and is still gardening in her 90’s. This month’s advice is about pruning. If the shrub blooms in spring – prune it in the fall. If it blooms in the summer, leave pruning until next spring, otherwise you will

photo by Jim DeVette a time capsule and free tree seedlings for the first 150 people who claim one. The day will also have 150 minutes of great live local music to fit all tastes. Whether you enjoy traditional bluegrass, R 'n B, Country, or Celtic, there will be plenty of music for the entire family! At 12:15 pm - Grenville Grass, a four piece traditional acoustic Bluegrass band are back by popular demand. They're followed by WildFlower at 1pm, playing Old Country Music. For the first time, at 1:45 pm, we welcome County Road 44, a five-piece playing

grass. Local legend, George Buys, plays Rhythm 'n Blues at 2:30 pm. The afternoon wraps up at 3:15 pm with the Pseudo-Celtic Garage band, Happy Crap. Then it's off to Kemptville for more music and fireworks in the evening. Thanks to the Municipality, we'll be raising the flag on a brand new flagpole, and, thanks to the generosity of residents, you just might find a brand new gazebo under those majestic maples. So come on down to Maplewood Park from noon to 4 pm; have the kids enjoy some old-timey games, bid on some wonderful auction items, purchase the food on offer from Dial-aChef and the Lions Club, and enjoy some wonderful music. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers, the Municipality of North Grenville, and our many community-minded businesses, Canada Day in Oxford Mills is FREE once again for you and your family to enjoy! www.ngtimes.ca